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Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the River Hull

Largest measured pike: 109 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull was 109 cm, recorded at Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)1 on 8 October 2001.

Across 515 measured pike, the median measured length was 29.3 cm.

Surveyors recorded one individual weight: 23 lb 1 oz (10.46 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Hull.

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Most recent observation7 October 2025Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR1 · 4 fish
Largest measured pike
109 cm
Median length
29.3 cm
Fish measured
515
Survey locations
14

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
109 cm8 Oct 2001Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)167840
105 cm12 Oct 2006West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.102293
96 cm7 Oct 2025Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR1179297
96 cm23 Sept 2003Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)178655
94.8 cm23 Sept 2003Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)178655
94.5 cm9 Oct 2000Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)1109566
93.5 cm23 Oct 2009Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)1120375
92.5 cm27 Sept 2010Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)1124354
92.5 cm13 Oct 2009Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)1119818
92.5 cm9 Oct 2005West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake87807

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where pike were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one pike record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding pike
Whinhill, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR12 Oct 20037 Oct 20258
Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)218 Oct 20009 Jun 202510
Hempholme Lock HULLCRS/(LOWER)118 Oct 20009 Jun 202513
Wilfholme Pumps - Fry Survey22 Aug 201614 Aug 20232
Bell Mills, West Beck. HULLBT18 Oct 200710 Oct 20224
Snakeholme, West Beck. 2002HULL/WR230 Sept 200212 Oct 20107
Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)19 Oct 200027 Sept 20109
West Beck Downstream Copper Hall Weir.9 Oct 200523 Oct 20093
us Weel Bridge22 Oct 200712 Oct 20092
Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)319 Oct 200012 Oct 20097
West Beck Downstream Ryders Intake9 Oct 20058 Oct 20073
West Beck at Wansford Trout farm4 Oct 20074 Oct 20071
West Beck Downstream Ryders Weir14 Oct 200523 Oct 20062
West Beck downstream Wansford discharge8 Oct 20055 Oct 20062

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2000–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 515 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
9.8 cm
Lower quarter
18.3 cm
Median
29.3 cm
Upper quarter
59 cm
Largest
109 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

One individual weight was recorded for this fish and river. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Recorded weight
23 lb 1 oz (10.46 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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